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Y371 EBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vario

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

354,212 mi
Last recorded354,212 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario141,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 354,212 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 354,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 350,295 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 343,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 341,700 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 5 May 2017 338,072 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 337,787 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing all passenger seats (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar D bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 334,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 334,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 331,695 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 331,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 309,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 280,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 251,133 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 217,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 203,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 198,922 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 184,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 166,198 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 166,198 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 135,989 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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Y371 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 141,612 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y371 EBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y371 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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